ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code E871.0
Diagnosis Code: E871.0 (Raw: E8710)
Description: Foreign object left in body during surgical operation
Classification: International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM)
Fiscal Year: 2026 Reference
CMS Section 111 Status: Valid for reporting.
Overview & Historical Usage
ICD-9-CM code E871.0 is designated for Foreign object left in body during surgical operation. While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical clinical data analysis.